Give the OEB the ability and resources to review and approve the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) procurement plans and leave-to-construct applications for new generation, as it does for transmission and distribution; or alternatively, create an independent generation siting board.

Transparency and accountabilityIf the planning process is transparent and accountable, people will be more likely to support the plan and accept planning decisions.Recommendations:

Improve statistical availability, analysis and reporting.

Consider imposing a moratorium on further electricity generation procurement pending the preparation of the next Integrated Power System Plan.

Require policy changes and directives to be submitted to the legislature.